Feedback for Nov. 16: The Hague, Michael Vick and Williamsburg

November 25, 2013

Where is the Hague?

•Michael, Hampton: I was reading the briefs on Saturday about man's body found in the water. Could you tell me exactly what the Hague is and where it's located?

Editor: As opposed to The Hague, the government seat of The Netherlands, The Hague referred to in Hampton Roads is a body of water in the Ghent area of Norfolk. It's near the Chrysler Museum and Stockley Gardens. It flows into the Elizabeth River.

Michael Vick in the news

•Francis, Hampton: Just calling to comment about Page 5 Saturday. Michael Vick's picture in there is disgusting. There are still many of us who have not forgotten the horrific brutality with which he treated those dogs.

Editor: We've had this discussion time and again in this space. So I'll just ditto a quote from a February Feedback response to a similar reader comment: "Readers have a variety of opinions about Michael Vick. Like him or not, he is a public figure from our community."

The Historic Triangle

•Jay, Williamsburg: My comments have to do with the Tidewater Biz article concerning the York woman opening the vintage shop. The article says it's opening in New Town, which is not Williamsburg. It's James City County. We also had the same issue about the bus stop on Skimino Road. You said Skimino Road is in Williamsburg. It's not. It's in York County.

Editor: Heavy sigh. You're right, Jay. If I had my druthers, this entire region would have just one name. That's not likely to happen beyond the generic "greater Williamsburg area." This is a perennial problem for us and we'll aim to get it right.

Today's Feedback responses were written by Features Editor Felicia Mason.